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I have been involved in music literally all my life. Starting from the source, born into the family business of Latin Percussion(LP) the world leader in Afro-Cuban percussion musical instruments later the final step, curating music in a nightclub I owned. My family’s home was a musical dreamland, frequented by musical luminaries, Patato Valdez, Tito Puente, even Dizzy Gillespie, the list is endless. Bembe’s in the basement smoking through the night were not uncommon. At the age of 15 years I engineered a record album Carlos Patato Valdes “Bata Y Rumba”. My years dedicated to the family business, had me focusing on the details of sound. I was enamored with R&D, the idea that a musical instrument I invented would be enjoyed by millions of people around the world captured my soul. In 1995 I got involved in Soulful House, I embraced this new music and found my “sound”, soulful, percussive, interesting song structures with strong African and Latin influences. www.fb.me/WayneDeepSoul
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Special thanks to my brother "COZ" for inspiring me to return to my Boricua roots, and for the gift of congas one snowy Navidad in NJ which inspired me to return to the congas and the Salsa music that gave birth to "El Mazacote de la Mexcla Salsera", THANKS BRO !!!! A special shout out to my mom, dad and uncle Ray for the gift of music and percussion at a very young age, god bless you always !!!! I also want to thank my entire family for allowing me to share my gift of music with you all, I truly loved all of those times and wouldn't change a thing, just live life to its fullest and listen to your heart !!!! A SPECIAL THANKS to my best friend and wife, I have lived life to its fullest and wouldn't change any of it, you're my inspiration and best friend who has given me the best gift of all ... YOU !!!! A special thanks to my best friend and other brother David, great times, great memories, great mixes ... ... ... best friends for ever !!! About me, I have been recording & mixing Latin Jazz & Salsa Gorda since 1977, I also mix Latin, house, dance classics, old school 1980's hip-hop and world music. I have also played live Latin Jazz percussion at the Blue note NYC, and at Cecil's Swingin' Latin jazz nights in Orange NJ. My musical mentors who taught me during my teenage years and in the Spanish Harlem percussion clinics include the jazz & salsa legends Ray Barretto, Tito Puente and Charlie Palmieri. I also love to play Latin percussion to just about everything especially the "Fania All-Stars", I have also mixed "salsa gorda" tunes for my brother from another mother and dear fellow friend Pedro Gomez back at Telemundo TV studios in Hato Rey PR, que viva la salsa por que aqui se formo la rumba!!!!
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Musician, producer, DJ spent many years playing at all of the major local night clubs. holding multiple residencies, DJing special events and promoting shows,For me, it’s all about mood and a deep, hypnotic groove… playing those tracks that get you tapping your feet and nodding your head without you realizing it,
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At just 12 years of age, DJ TITO “LATINO” began exploring his raw skills in DJ’ing. DJ Tito Latino, born Richard Jimenez, was born and raised in Chicago’s Logan Square area, in the very city where House music was born. His interest, love, and talent in the music arena grew while listening to the one and only 102.7 FM W.B.M.X. where he was first exposed to legendary house DJ’s like Jesse Saunders, DJ Ralphi “The Raz” Rosario, Kenny “Jammin” Jason, Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, and Mickey “Mixin” Oliver on Friday and Saturday nights. For DJ Tito Latino, it was the beginning of a new chapter of his life as he coined the name DJ Tito “Jumpin Jimenez” and although young and fresh he quickly became a well-known DJ in the Chicagoland area! He began DJ’ing Guest spots in the teen club scene then worked his way up to the Chicago night club scene playing mostly a variety of styles of house music. With the influx of popularity in the Latin industry he gradually changed his genre to Latin filling clubs with his unique mixes that incorporated salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, EDM, future house, Latin House, and progressive house. Tito’s love of house music never faded and after several years in the house music scene he made a big change in his career by changing his DJ name from DJ TITO "JUMPIN'’ JIMENEZ TO DJ TITO ”LATINO’' Although he changed his name, the talent, expertise, and raw skill he brought never changed and only grew in popularity. Now an extremely well known DJ in the industry, with 33 years of experience, he continues to share his music to all his fans nationally. Aside from an extensive and multifaceted experience in DJ’ing he is currently the owner/CEO of Fuze Entertainment, a mobile DJ company out of Aurora, IL. DJ Tito Latino continues to make impactful contributions in the music industry continuing DJ’ing in guest spots in the night club industry and holding residencies in and around the greater Chicagoland area. Tito also holds Residencies on Dance Club Music Radio / DCMRLIVE.COM / TUNEIN.COM Where he Hosts his own Radio Show 'House Nation' every Thursday night at 6 pm central time.....For Booking Info... 773.297.9735 or 630.999.6264
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